48 Hours in Houston: What to See and Do
Though Houston is the country’s fourth largest city, I’ve never visited it. Until last March, that is. After learning Michigan… Read more »
Courses and Travel
Apple Rock–version 2.0—rocks at Horseshoe Bay
I planned to publish this article last March as part of a preview to the Dell World Match Play Championship… Read more »
A brief take and preview of Sand Valley Golf Resort
Last week I shared my many favorable impressions on playing the Jack Nicklaus-designed American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven… Read more »
A brief & first take on playing American Dunes
Recently I was fortunate to play all 18 holes and have a ‘sneak preview’ of American Dunes (AD) Golf Club… Read more »
Thirty-six hours & 36 holes in Natchez, MS
(Natchez, MS) This week the PGA Tour makes its annual stop in Jackson, MS., for the Sanderson Farms Championship where… Read more »
Playing in a LPGA Pro-Am during the pandemic
(Grand Rapids, MI) Blame my charming seven-year-old granddaughter. During her recent stay, she simply provided too many pleasant distractions for… Read more »
Please meet Craig Kooienga, Superintendent, Indian Trails GC
It all started with a greens roller. Yep, seeing a grounds crew member sitting on a greens roller made me… Read more »
Revisiting ‘Bulworth’ amid the reckoning of Horton Smith
Twenty-two years ago this summer, I wrote a column inspired by Bulworth, a satirical and dark comedy movie released that… Read more »
A reporter’s notebook on a ‘Sweet Sixteen’ match at the Mich AM
On a Thursday morning at the Michigan Amateur at The Heather at Boyne Highlands, I defaulted back to my golf… Read more »
Being a walking official at the Michigan Amateur
In my nearly 40 years and counting golf career, I’ve worn many hats—editor and writer, golf show organizer, media relations… Read more »
